Niagara Falls from Toronto - Day Trip - Useful Information for Visitors

 

Niagara Falls is about a 2+ hours train ride from Toronto, Ontario Canada. 

Famous Niagara Falls is located in Niagra Falls City in Ontario, Canada on the western bank of the Niagara River in the Golden Horseshoe area.

The most famous of the 3 falls at Niagara Falls is Horseshoe falls which has the best view from the Canadian side.

A pedestrian promenade stretches between all 3 Falls at Niagara Falls in Canada.

Most attractions are near the Queen Victoria Park area at Canada Niagara Falls which include:

Hornblower Niagara Cruises

Journey Behind the Falls

Niagara’s Fury

WildPlay Zipline & Adventure Course

Whirlpool Aero Car

White Water Walk

Butterfly Conservatory

Falls Incline Railway

There are many other attractions in the Niagara Falls area in Ontario on the Canadian side such as outlet shopping, restaurants, golfing, and casinos.  

One can experience getting wet from the awesome power of one-fifth of the world’s freshwater (2800 cubic meters, 65 KM per hour) crashing down to the basin at Niagara Falls. 

During the evening, watch Niagara Falls all lit up in a colorful display!

 
Niagara Falls is a must-visit if you are in or visiting Toronto! 

Look below in this Toronto to Niagara Falls travel guide for more helpful information for your Day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls.

 Niagara Falls Address

 Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls Parkway  Niagara Falls City, Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls (Canada Side) Admission Fee and Hours

FREE to view Falls and visit Parkway. Open 24 hours.

Fee for various attractions and entertainment options at Niagara Falls.  

Detailed information on individual attraction pricing for Canada and US side is available on Niagara Falls Frontier Website

At Viator, we found slightly discounted tickets for popular individual attractions and Tours at Niagara Falls...Save money!

Below are top attraction tickets at Niagara Falls in Canada (Canadian Side):

1). Niagara Falls Boat Tour: Voyage to the Falls

Niagara Falls Boat Tour: Voyage to the Falls - $27.79

from: Viator

2). Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Tour

Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Tour - $144.49

from: Viator

Niagara Falls Hours :

Open 24 hours for viewing.

Getting to Niagara Falls from Toronto by Public Transport
and other options

It is easy to visit Niagara Falls from Toronto using Public Transportation.

From Toronto - Two Public Transport Options are available for Niagara Falls

1). By "VIA Rail Canada"

2). "Go Train + Go Bus" Commuter Train + Bus Combo (Popular Option)

You can catch VIA Rail Canada or Go Transit Train from Union Station in Toronto to Niagara Falls for your day trip.

By VIA Rail Canada Trains from Union Station in Toronto to Niagara Falls

- VIA Rail Canada runs a direct train to Niagara Falls City but costs a bit more than the Go Transit option.

- VIA Rail trains are less frequent (or limited) between the Toronto - Niagara Falls Route.

By Go Transit Trains from Union Station in Toronto to Niagara Falls: (Popular Option)

 - Go Transit includes a Go train ride and a transfer by Go bus which will make the trip a little bit longer but economical.

 - Catch Go Train at Union Station in Toronto and get down at Burlington Station.

- Transfer to Go bus towards Niagara Falls at Burlington Station (just outside Entrance/Exit of station).

 - Directions to Go Bus at Burlington Station are announced on Go Transit Trains and also clearly marked at Burlington Station.

 - You will find Niagara Falls Go bus waiting for you as soon you get off the Go Train at Burlington station.

 - Go Transit provides more frequent trips with train + bus combo to Niagara Falls from Toronto. So it is economical and frequent.

 - Go Transit Ticket for Niagara Falls includes Train and Bus ride (combined).

 - Same day return tickets to Niagara Falls also available at Go Ticket counters at Toronto Union station.


Click here for reservations, prices,  and schedules for VIA

Click here for prices and schedules for GO


 - Once in Niagara Falls City, use Niagara Falls Local WEGO public bus. 

 - There is a WEGO Public Bus stop in front of the Niagara Falls Train/Bus station/terminal.

 - Take a WEGO Public Bus short ride to Niagara Falls area.

 - There is also a tour available on a double-decker bus.

Niagara Falls WEGO Bus prices and more details available at Niagara Parks Website

By Car from Toronto to Niagara Falls:

If you are driving from Toronto or New York, click here for directions and parking information


By Tour Bus to Niagara Falls with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in Toronto:

Also available are Niagara Falls from Toronto Day Trip Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off service for Toronto Hotels.

Niagara Falls from Toronto Day Trip Tour is a good way to visit Niagara Falls if you are looking for a convenient and hassle-free ride.

This Niagara Falls from Toronto Day Trip Tour also includes boat ride ticket at Niagara Falls.


Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto - $134.28

from: Viator

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Niagara Falls from Toronto

If you are coming from Toronto to Niagara Falls, this trip will take you all day or more depending on your interest. 

Toronto to Niagara Falls Trip can be done in one day however we recommend staying over 1 night so you can enjoy all the attractions the area has to offer, especially the lighting of the falls in the evening.

• If you are only choosing one attraction in your visit to Niagara Falls in Canada, go on Hornblower boat ride. 
   You will get to experience the full power of Horse Falls which is awesome! 


Niagara Falls Boat Tour: Voyage to the Falls - $27.79

from: Viator

• Food is expensive in the Queen Victoria Park area so consider eating inside the city or packing lunch for your day trip here.

• Bring a refillable water bottle, an umbrella or rain poncho, and wear good walking shoes

• If you are visiting multiple attractions, purchase a Niagara Falls Adventure or Wonder Pass for discounts. 
   It even includes WEGO transportation!  You can purchase online or once you arrive. 
   Click here for details on Niagara Falls Adventure or Wonder Pass

 Website Link to Official Niagara Parks Website
Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto - $134.28

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the mighty Niagara Falls on a day trip from Toronto. The full-day tour includes a buffet lunch at Niagara Falls and an exhilarating ride aboard the Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat at the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls (weather conditions permitting).